Get ready for an electrifying day dedicated to the art of percussion.
Whether professional, student, educator, hobbyist or enthusiast, this event is for you!
Immerse yourself in a range of masterclasses, workshops, performances, and explore our trade and industry stalls. This is your chance to connect with fellow percussion enthusiasts, expand your skills, and fuel your passion for percussion.
The day will include:
- Guest appearances from some of Australia’s finest performers, pedagogues, and instrument makers.
- A range of workshops with our guest artists – to be announced in the coming weeks.
- Percussion ensemble workshops and performance opportunities.
Be mentored by our artists and develop your repertoire alongside MYRIAD – the Percussion Ensemble of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. - Solo performance workshops.
Are you preparing for VCE, or an audition? This is for you! - A hands-on, drop-in instrument maintenance clinic for percussion and timpani
Bring your own gear if you can! Please contact us to discuss logistics.
When registering, please indicate on the questionnaire if you wish to participate in one of the performing workshops (solo or percussion ensemble), or bring your own instruments for the maintenance clinic. Please contact us if you have any questions: pas-australia@unimelb.edu.au
Schedule:
9:00 am to 4:30 pm - All day events
5:30 pm To 6:30 pm - Free concert
7:30 PM To 9:00 pm - Gala concert
The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to inspiring, educating, and supporting percussionists and drummers worldwide. Based in the USA, PAS has nearly 6,000 members, with chapters in all 50 states and an additional 25 international chapters, including Australia. The current interim President and Vice-President of the Australia chapter are David Kemp and Brent Miller.